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View article: Treatment Modalities in Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose: A Systematic Review
Treatment Modalities in Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose: A Systematic Review Open
View article: Serial Monitoring of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter for Prediction of Functional Outcome in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study
Serial Monitoring of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter for Prediction of Functional Outcome in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study Open
Background Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) can be reliably detected at the bedside using the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD). The functional outcome in stroke patients can be predicted with the use of acute-phase ONSD dynamics. Ob…
View article: Chemical Eye Injury Caused by Multiple Ant Bites in a Sadhu: A Report of a Rare Case
Chemical Eye Injury Caused by Multiple Ant Bites in a Sadhu: A Report of a Rare Case Open
Ant bites are a common occurrence. Although ocular ant bites are uncommon, they pose unique management challenges due to chemical injuries and the adherence of ants to the conjunctiva through their mandibles. Ascetic Hindu monks, also call…
View article: Clinical and demographic profiling of snakebite envenomation in a tertiary care centre in northern India
Clinical and demographic profiling of snakebite envenomation in a tertiary care centre in northern India Open
This study provides a detailed analysis of suspected snakebites in Uttarakhand and surrounding areas, highlighting the importance of early recognition, prompt treatment, and timely referral to prevent fatalities. The administration of anti…
View article: Extrapleural Hematoma: A Rare Sequalae of Thoracic Trauma
Extrapleural Hematoma: A Rare Sequalae of Thoracic Trauma Open
Extrapleural hematoma is a rare consequence of thoracic trauma, which is the result of bleeding between the parietal pleura and the endothoracic fascia and is usually diagnosed within the initial 24-48 hours of the injury. Delayed presenta…
View article: Clinical and laboratory parameters as predictors of mortality in patients with chronic liver disease presenting to emergency department- a cross sectional study
Clinical and laboratory parameters as predictors of mortality in patients with chronic liver disease presenting to emergency department- a cross sectional study Open
View article: The diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound parameters for airway assessment in patients undergoing intubation in emergency department—an observational study
The diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound parameters for airway assessment in patients undergoing intubation in emergency department—an observational study Open
Background Endotracheal intubation is an essential resuscitative procedure in the emergency setting. Airway assessment parameters such as the Mallampati classification are difficult to perform in an emergency setting. As point-of-care ultr…
View article: Stroke in a patient of anaphylaxis—a case report and brief review
Stroke in a patient of anaphylaxis—a case report and brief review Open
View article: An unusual case of thrombotic storm in an amateur cricketer—a case report
An unusual case of thrombotic storm in an amateur cricketer—a case report Open
Background Thrombotic storm is a series of acute to subacute thrombotic events that evolve over a few days to weeks and result in progressive thromboses at multiple sites. There is often a predisposing event to thromboses, such as trauma o…
View article: Point of care gastric ultrasound to predict aspiration in patients undergoing urgent endotracheal intubation in the emergency medicine department
Point of care gastric ultrasound to predict aspiration in patients undergoing urgent endotracheal intubation in the emergency medicine department Open
Background One significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation is the aspiration of gastric contents. Its prevalence is more in the emergency than in elective settings. Point-of-care gastric ultr…
View article: Treatment Modalities in Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose: A Systematic Review
Treatment Modalities in Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose: A Systematic Review Open
Calcium channel blocker poisoning is one of the most common poisonings encountered which presents with life-threatening complications. However, there is no unified approach for treating these patients in the existing literature. This study…
View article: A Rare Life-Threatening Presentation of Shoulder Pain: Cervical Epidural Hematoma
A Rare Life-Threatening Presentation of Shoulder Pain: Cervical Epidural Hematoma Open
View article: Point of care gastric ultrasound to predict aspiration in patients undergoing urgent endotracheal intubation in the emergency medicine department.
Point of care gastric ultrasound to predict aspiration in patients undergoing urgent endotracheal intubation in the emergency medicine department. Open
Background: One significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation is the aspiration of gastric contents. Its prevalence is more in the emergency than in elective settings. Point-of-care gastric ult…
View article: Title Of the Article: Point of care gastric ultrasound to predict aspiration in patients undergoing urgent endotracheal intubation in the emergency medicine department.
Title Of the Article: Point of care gastric ultrasound to predict aspiration in patients undergoing urgent endotracheal intubation in the emergency medicine department. Open
Background: One significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation is the aspiration of gastric contents. Its prevalence is more in the emergency than in elective settings. Point-of-care gastric ult…
View article: Prognostication of COVID-19 patients using ROX index and CURB-65 score - A retrospective observational study
Prognostication of COVID-19 patients using ROX index and CURB-65 score - A retrospective observational study Open
A BSTRACT Objectives: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) disease has overwhelmed the healthcare infrastructure worldwide. The shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) beds leads to longer waiting times and higher mortality for patients. High…
View article: Intractable hiccups as the harbinger of a diffuse pontine glioma
Intractable hiccups as the harbinger of a diffuse pontine glioma Open
Hiccups are experienced by people of all ages. While acute hiccups are benign and self-limited, persistent and intractable hiccups can sometimes signal a serious disease. We present a young previously healthy man who complained of only hic…
View article: An Evaluation of the Predictive Value of Sepsis Patient Evaluation in the Emergency Department (SPEED) Score in Estimating 28-Day Mortality Among Patients With Sepsis Presenting to the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study
An Evaluation of the Predictive Value of Sepsis Patient Evaluation in the Emergency Department (SPEED) Score in Estimating 28-Day Mortality Among Patients With Sepsis Presenting to the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study Open
View article: Post-COVID-19 Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Case Report With Literature Review
Post-COVID-19 Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Case Report With Literature Review Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) predominantly affects the respiratory system with manifestations ranging from a mild upper respiratory tract infection to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. Neurological manifestations of COVID-…
View article: COVID-19-Associated Pneumomediastinum and Pneumothorax: A Case Series
COVID-19-Associated Pneumomediastinum and Pneumothorax: A Case Series Open
View article: Association of haematological biomarkers with severity of COVID-19 pneumonia
Association of haematological biomarkers with severity of COVID-19 pneumonia Open
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It is caused by SARS-CoV-2, a beta coronavirus. In this study, we assessed the association of biomarkers such as neutrophil-lymphocyte rat…